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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,643.08, 14,465.18 and 2,717

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,643.08, 14,465.18 and 2,717 is: 4,075.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,643.08 : 14,465.18 = 2,717 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,643.08/14,465.18 = 2,717/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,643.08x = 14,465.18 × 2,717
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,643.08x = 39,301,894.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,301,894.06/9,643.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,075.66

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